Tide’s Gee named SEC Freshman of the Week

Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 3:30 a.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 at 1:32 a.m.

TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama forward Alonzo Gee was named the SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday. It is his first career league honor.

The Palm Beach, Fla., native earned the award for his play in Alabama’s 85-58 win against Georgia State on Saturday night. Gee, making his second straight collegiate start, scored 19 points in 29 minutes. He also grabbed five rebounds, had two assists and made two steals. Gee made 7-of-12 shots from the field.

Gee has played in all eight games this season for the 5-3 Crimson Tide. He is averaging 7.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.

<p>TUSCALOOSA | University of Alabama forward Alonzo Gee was named the SEC Freshman of the Week on Monday. It is his first career league honor.</p><!-- Nothing to do. The paragraph has already been output --><p>The Palm Beach, Fla., native earned the award for his play in Alabama’s 85-58 win against Georgia State on Saturday night. Gee, making his second straight collegiate start, scored 19 points in 29 minutes. He also grabbed five rebounds, had two assists and made two steals. Gee made 7-of-12 shots from the field.</p><p>Gee has played in all eight games this season for the 5-3 Crimson Tide. He is averaging 7.9 points and 3.0 rebounds.</p><p>Gee and the Tide will host N.C. State at 8 p.m. on Thursday.</p>